homolysis
/ (hɒˈmɒlɪsɪs) /
noun
the dissociation of a molecule into two neutral fragments
Also called: homolytic fission Compare heterolysis (def. 2)
Derived forms of homolysis
homolytic (ˌhəʊməʊˈlɪtɪk, ˌhɒm-), adjectiveWords nearby homolysis
homologue,
homologumena,
homology,
homolosine projection,
homolysin,
homolysis,
homomorphic,
homomorphism,
homonid,
homonomous,
homonym
Medical definitions for homolysis
homolysis
[ hō-mŏl′ĭ-sĭs ]
n.
Lysis of a cell by extracts of the same type of tissue.
Lysis of red blood cells by homolysin and complement.
Decomposition of a chemical compound into two uncharged atoms or radicals.